Temple of Justice, Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill, Monrovia, Liberia
The Temple of Justice is a large modern courthouse designed by architect Tommaso Valle, located on Capitol Hill in central Monrovia. The building contains multiple courtrooms, judicial chambers, and administrative offices that form the physical center of Liberia's supreme court system.
Construction was completed in 1965, and the structure survived the civil wars from 1989 to 2003 despite suffering from maintenance issues. Renovations undertaken in 2008 restored it to full judicial operation and refined its symbolic role.
The name 'Temple of Justice' reflects how this building serves as a symbolic center where fundamental legal decisions shape the nation's laws. Visitors can observe how the courthouse functions as a gathering place where citizens engage with their judiciary.
The courthouse is located on Capitol Hill and is reachable via the main streets of Monrovia. Visitors should dress appropriately and understand that this is an active legal venue where judicial hearings take place.
In 2008, the building's motto was changed from 'Let Justice Be Done to Men' to 'Let Justice Be Done to All'. This shift reflects a deliberate move toward greater inclusivity within Liberia's legal framework.
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